Our first camping trip

Our first camping trip took us (baby stayed with Amee) to the desert.

We found our own little slice of the desert and set up camp for one night.

Setting up camp was very exciting and the boys were eager to help.

First order of business, play some games!

Second order of business, go on a hike! I would have liked to have done some more exploring, but E complained the whole way that he wanted to go back to the trailer. So, while B and Prince Charming went ahead and finished the hike, E and I went back for a rest. I totally could have napped, but E was too excited about sleeping in a sleeping bag. So, his energy and excitement kept both of us awake.

We also picked some pretty wildflowers and I tried to take as many pictures as I could of those pretty blooms!

The afternoon found us working on some puzzles and eating snacks. After a delicious dinner of grilled chicken and sautéed vegetables, we went to an astronomy presentation that the park was putting on. It was pretty interesting. He had a laser pointer to show us the stars and planets which was very helpful. The evening was pretty chilly, so E was complaining that he wanted to go back to the trailer and get warm and go to bed. So, I left the presentation early to get E in jammies and warmed up. The kid was asleep before B and Prince Charming got back. We did promise the kids some s’mores after the presentation. Of course, I forgot the chocolate, so B got a marshmellow sandwich. He didn’t mind one bit. After that it was off to bed for the rest of us. Prince Charming and I zipped our sleeping bags together so that we could have more room and not feel like mummies in our bags. The evening was freezing. I woke up frequently and because of that I happened to hear an owl. That was fun.

In the morning, we waited patiently for the heater to warm up the tent before we ventured out of our bags. Dad made us a delicious breakfast of eggs, sausage, and bananas. Once we were all cleaned up, we started the process of packing up to head home.

It was a great first trip and we all enjoyed ourselves. The boys loved the novelty, and we loved getting out with them and making new memories.